Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Osky News. There has been a lot of debate on traffic enforcement cameras in Iowa. It was one of the most debated hot button issues this past legislative session. I support the traffic camera ban for multiple […]
Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Osky News. (May 1, 2012)(This Law Day message was written by Chief Justice Cady and published today in several Iowa Newspapers) For more than 50 years, Law Day has served as a reminder for Americans to acknowledge […]
Editors Note: The views and opinions expressed in this editorial are not necessarily the views or opinions of Osky News. As state treasurer, I have always advocated for saving for college. Since the 1998 launch of College Savings Iowa, Iowa’s 529 plan, my efforts in raising awareness about this important topic have only increased. For […]
Washington D.C., The debate over a tweet and if it was out of line for a U.S. Senator. Things really started to heat up after David Axelrod, former Senior Adviser to President Barack Obama and heading up Obama’s re-election campaign, called the Senator out on the tweet. Since then, the controversy has started to heat up. […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – It used to be just a way for college kids to connect, but it has grown beyond its intended purpose into one of the most powerful websites in the world. Facebook has changed the way people communicate and share their lives. Recently, more reports of potential employers and current employers seeking to […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Talk about the events concerning the Democrat walkout Wednesday were only matched by the clatter of silverware off plates in the local Julie’s Café. Farmers, truck drivers, and a republican representative was just a small sample of the company. Guy Vander Linden (R-Oskaloosa), polishing off his last piece of bacon, was enjoying […]
This year Oskaloosa High School has started a new program called “The 1:1 Laptop Initiative.” With this program every high school student (grades 9-12) has received a new MacBook laptop. Opinions differ about the games being blocked, but most at OHS agree that the 1:1 program has created a positive environment. While a small portion […]
Des Moines, Iowa – Many different debates circulate during the legislative session, and around the country, and Iowa is no different. Iowa’s newest Secretary of State, Matt Schultz, has been pushing the Photo ID idea since before taking office, making a part of his platform in his campaign. I asked Schultz why he thinks people […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Valentines Day is that one time of the year when everyone that is significant to someone else is rewarded for that commitment. Couples flock to the nearest fine dining establishments, while florists rake in the green stuff by selling dozens of flowers with bows. But its roots in history date back to […]
Oskaloosa, Iowa – Parades are usually thought of for The 4th of July, Homecoming, or if your from Oskaloosa, the Lighted Christmas Parade also comes to mind. On the Oskaloosa News Facebook page shortly after the NY Giants victory over the New England Patriots, a few started to mention having a parade in honor of […]
